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Scotland raises minimum alcohol prices by almost one third

Minimum price of bottle of whisky set at £18.20 as ministers mull health tax to retrieve higher revenue from shops

The Guardian - UK

UK Covid Inquiry hearings to begin in Edinburgh after government WhatsApp pledge

SCOTTISH politicians and officials will be appearing before the UK Covid Inquiry during hearings which will begin in Edinburgh this week.

The National (Scotland)

Councils say Scottish Budget contains 'no money for public service reform'

THE Scottish Government’s Budget contains no money for public service reform, council leaders have insisted.

The National (Scotland)

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'Final straw': Scottish pub closes down with jab at Government

A SCOTTISH pub has pointed the finger at inflation, surging utility costs, and the lack of business rates relief in the recent Scottish Budget as it…

The National (Scotland)

Council leaders warn poverty gap will grow without more funding

COUNCIL leaders have warned the “poverty gap in Scotland will continue to grow” unless more cash can be found for local government as part of…

The National (Scotland)

'No evidence' to suggest Scots don't like paying more income tax, says expert

THERE is currently no evidence to suggest people are put off by more income tax bands in Scotland, an expert has told The National.

The National (Scotland)

Architect of SNP Growth Commission speaks out against tax rises

THE architect of the SNP’s economic plans for independence has hit out at the party’s plans to raise income tax on high earners.

The National (Scotland)

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Kate Forbes highlights 'brutal' impact of Westminster cuts on Scottish Budget

FORMER finance secretary Kate Forbes has said the UK Government’s cuts to Scotland’s budget are “brutal” amid fears over whether a key…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs to be updated on Scottish Government’s delayed A9 dualling programme

TRANSPORT Secretary Mairi McAllan will today update Holyrood on the Scottish Government’s delayed plans to dual the A9 road...

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison confirms gender reform appeal to be scrapped despite 'outrageous' block

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison confirmed any further legal challenge to recent rulings on the controversial gender recognition reform will be…

The National (Scotland)

Higher earners to be taxed more heavily in Scotland to protect public services

New 45p tax band introduced for those earning in excess of £75,000 with top rate for salaries more than £125,140 up to 48p

The Guardian - UK

Council tax freeze 'will result in cuts to vital services' amid £160m cash shortfall

COUNCILS will struggle to fund even their most basic services because of a “shortfall” in funding because of the council tax freeze, ministers…

The National (Scotland)

'Patronising' Labour MSP tells Finance Secretary to sit down and be quiet

A “PATRONISING” Labour MSP has been called out by the Finance Secretary after he signalled for her to sit down and be quiet while she was…

The National (Scotland)

School meal debt to be wiped by Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government has confirmed it will be wiping out school meals debt.

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Income tax band for higher earners introduced during Scottish Budget

THE Scottish Government has announced a new income tax band for higher earners in its annual Budget.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Budget: The key points from Shona Robison's financial statement

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison has set out her first Scottish Budget...

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison to deliver 'toughest ever' Budget as fears raised over cuts

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison will deliver the Scottish Government’s Budget today – against the backdrop of what she has called the “most…

Evening Standard

SNP announces new tax band in Scotland of 45% for those earning between £75,000 and £125,140 a year

Tax hike comes amid a warning that it could fuel a 'brain drain' from Scotland to London

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'Bit of a cheek': Rishi Sunak panned for criticising higher taxes in Scotland

RISHI Sunak has a “bit of a cheek” to criticise the prospect of income tax increases in Scotland, according to the Deputy First Minister.

The National (Scotland)

When is the Scottish Budget – and how to watch Shona Robison's statement

SCOTLAND’S Finance Secretary is set to spell out the country’s budget for the 2024-2025 year amid concerns of a £1.5 billion shortfall.

The National (Scotland)

How the Scottish Budget works – and why there's a £1.5 billion shortfall

THE Scottish Budget has a shortfall. In May, Shona Robison, Deputy First Minister and also Finance Secretary, announced that the Scottish Government…

Evening Standard

SNP 'new higher tax band' which could see more Scots head to London slammed by Rishi Sunak

Scotland's Deputy First Minister Shona Robison will announce her Government's tax and spending plans for the next year on Tuesday

The National (Scotland)

School meal debt to be wiped out by Scottish Government

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has said his Government will set aside cash to wipe out Scotland’s school meal debt.

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison refuses to confirm 'speculation' over new tax band for higher earners

DEPUTY First Minister Shona Robison refused to confirm “speculation” around the reported introduction of a new tax bracket for high earners…

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf calls for Lords to be scrapped after Michelle Mone interview

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has said the "undemocratic" House of Lords should be scrapped after Michelle Mone admitted she lied about her…

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